indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English (British)
Other Forms FormsCroskill, Crosskell, Crosskill
Meaning & History
This surname denotes someone living near a notable cross or crossroads. Its meaning is derived from Old English cros “cross” and Old Norse gil “ravine, stream”. Between 1848 and 1883, there have been 3 mayors of Beverley in East Yorkshire bearing the surname.